CLASSICAL PERIOD
THE CLASSICAL PERIOD Dates: 1750 – 1800 Re-emergence of the aesthetic of the Greek period Coincides with the enlightenment - a focus on the importance of the individual and on rational thought (aka the Age of Reason) Characterized by balance, control, symmetry, and proportion
ART/ARCHITECTURE Characteristics: unemotional, focused on heroism, and tended to use somber colors with only occasional bright highlights. Title: The Oath of the Horatii Artist: Jacques-Louis David Year: cal+architecture&source=lnms&tbm=isc h&sa=X&ei=Hw7TUt2aEsb4yAHH34CI Dw&sqi=2&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw =984&bih=512#q=classical+period+arc hitecture&tbm=isch&imgdii=_
FEATURES OF CLASSICAL MUSIC Simple and pleasing to the ear Emphasis on melody, accompanied by an unobtrusive harmony underneath Structured – regular phrase lengths, traditional forms, and tonal harmony Composers – Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven
LISTENING EXAMPLES
WORLD EVENTS Industrial Revolution begins – 1760 Declaration of Independence – 1776 George Washington elected President – 1789